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How Can Stadium Managers Best Protect Their Grounds? Because ram-raid attacks are carried out with heavy moving vehicles, simply increasing the number of security personnel around the ground, which is the solution often deployed against other security threats, is not a suitable way to curb this threat.
Instead, implementing the right level of physical protection will be key. Ram raids can be effectively prevented by installing a line of fixed bollards in front of vulnerable points, such as club shops, ticket offices or around ATM points. This not only physically stops vehicles from driving through the shop front glass or into the ATM, but also effectively deters attackers from attempting to do so in the first place.
On top of the money saved by preventing the crime itself, physical security measures also help grounds to save financially in the long run by keeping their insurance costs to a minimum – a crucial consideration for many clubs that will be dealing with the significant financial fallout of COVID-19 over the coming months.
That said, when specifying bollards stadium managers must take into account that any products implemented must be ‘insurance approved’ to protect commercial and domestic properties across the UK. These products have to a meet minimum wall thickness criterion, and must have a government certified, attack-tested lock if telescopic or removable.
How To Pick The Right Products For The Job
When specifying physical security measures, it’s important to select products that are proportionate to the level and type of risk, balancing factors such as level of protection provided, cost-effectiveness and safety.
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https://www.ifsecglobal.com/security/reports-suggest-surge-in-break-ins-at- commercial-sites-during-coronavirus-lockdown/ 2:
http://www.cardtronics-uk.com/img/Victimless-Crime-whitepaper.pdf 3:
https://www.atgaccess.com/news/guides/what-is-pas-170
Of course, it can be difficult to assess the level of risk if you have not considered the issue of ram-raids previously. Stadum managers unsure about how to assess the level of threat and appropriate response should refer to PAS 170³ – a standard for testing bollards released in 2017 by the British Standards Institute, specifically designed to protect against the threat posed by criminality and accidental impacts.
PAS 170 provides a level of assurance and proof of performance not previously available from vehicle mitigation solutions specified to protect against ram raid attacks. While certain physical security solutions, such as street furniture, are not covered under the legislation, the impact testing process itself being less costly means that manufacturers have been able to produce a wide range of bollards that meet the standard. This means that, no matter what the specifications of the ground in question, there are likely to be a range of products to fit specific needs.
Overall, the current decreased footfall around grounds provides ample opportunity for stadium managers to assess their current security procedures, and make improvements where needed ahead of fans returning to grounds towards the end of the year. This ensures that, when stadiums are able to welcome fans back, proactive stadium managers who begin to take action now can ensure their grounds are safer, more secure and protected than ever.
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